Russian operator Sky Link launches BREW wireless data services

December 1, 2006

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SAN DIEGO -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM - News), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, and Sky Link, a leading communications provider and the largest CDMA operator in Russia, today announced the commercial availability of BREW® wireless data services to Sky Link's wireless subscribers. The service was launched on November 29. Sky Link is now offering BREW applications and services using its CDMA450 network to provide subscribers with access to the latest in mobile content, including mobile games, ringtones, media player and mobile business services.

"With the launch of BREW services, Sky Link has further demonstrated its leadership within the Russian wireless community by providing its subscribers with mobile applications that truly add value to Sky Link's portfolio of services," said Bob Briggs, senior vice president and general manager, BREW, QUALCOMM Internet Services. "We are excited to support another important launch within the CDMA450 network, which speaks to BREW's flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of operators worldwide."

"Sky Link has a unique opportunity to be the first operator in Russia to bring a new generation of mobile services to wireless consumers using the BREW platform," said Alexander Nesterov, general director of ZAO Sky Link. "The power of the BREW solution, coupled with our high-speed network, allows our subscribers to quickly and easily download content such as games, ringtones and pictures. We have already received significant interest from the developer community and will continue to expand our catalogue with useful and engaging applications."

Qualcomm Inc. (Nasdaq: QCOM)

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